EDRN Prostate MRI Biomarker Study (NCT03784924) | Clinical Trial Compass
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EDRN Prostate MRI Biomarker Study
United States950 participantsStarted 2019-02-04
Plain-language summary
The commercialization of MRI fusion biopsies has resulted in a dramatic increase in the use of MRI imaging for prostate cancer. How best to use MRI in the initial prostate biopsy setting given the availability of validated prostate cancer early detection markers is uncertain.This study will allow investigators to determine if prostate MRI is superior to validated panel of laboratory biomarkers (e.g. PCA3, PSA and TMPRSS2:ERG) in the initial biopsy setting.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
MALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Men with suspected but undiagnosed prostate cancer
* To be scheduled/scheduled for biopsy as routine clinical care
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inability to obtain blood and urine per SOP or conduct an attentive DRE
* Unable to undergo/tolerate a prostate MRI or failure to conduct the MRI
* Prior diagnosis of prostate cancer
* Prior prostate MRI unless being used as Index MRI (in this case index MRI can be one year prior to consent date)
* Participating in clinical trial for prostate disease
* Prior prostate surgery such as TURP, TUNA, TUMT, HOLEP, REZUM, UROlift
* Prior PCA3, TMPRSS2:erg or MIPS panel performed for clinical purpose
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.